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Chapter 228 Little Black Fights the Mantis Demon Alone

Su Yun looked closely and realized that the shadow behind the mantis demon was actually Mu Chen! A huge weight was lifted from her heart. Mu Chen, wielding a gleaming longsword, appeared silently from behind the mantis demon like a ghost. His movements were light and swift, as if he had blended into the night, making him almost imperceptible. Mu Chen's figure flashed, and the longsword in his hand drew a beautiful arc in the air, slashing down towards the mantis demon's head with the force of a thunderbolt. This sword strike was extremely fast, like lightning flashing across the night sky, leaving no time for anyone to react.

With a crisp "crack," the mantis demon's body was cleaved open from the top by Mu Chen's longsword, green sap splattering everywhere. Surprisingly, however, the mantis demon's body instantly regenerated the moment it was split open! Its body seemed to possess a self-healing ability, as if the severe injury had never occurred.

"Hahahaha!" Accompanied by a burst of arrogant laughter, the mantis demon's voice echoed throughout the space. "You? You think you're worthy to be my opponents? You overestimate yourselves! I'll send you to your deaths right now!" Its words were full of disdain and mockery, as if it didn't take its enemies seriously at all. The mantis demon's laughter carried a chilling cruelty, and its eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light, as if it could already see the end of Su Yun and Mu Chen.

However, just then, a deep voice suddenly came from behind Su Yun: "And what about me?" The voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable air of authority. The mantis demon froze, its laughter abruptly ceasing. Its eyes widened, staring incredulously at Xiao Hei behind Su Yun. Xiao Hei's eyes gleamed with a strange light, and its cat form instantly transformed into human form! During the transformation, its body seemed to emanate a mysterious power, causing the surrounding air to freeze.

Su Yun was startled by this sudden change. He turned around in astonishment and looked at Xiao Hei standing behind him, momentarily speechless. Xiao Hei stared expressionlessly at the mantis demon, who arrogantly declared, "Even ten of you wouldn't be a match for me!" Its voice was full of provocation and confidence, as if Su Yun and Mu Chen were nothing more than ants in its eyes.

The mantis demon's expression turned somewhat ugly. It clearly hadn't expected this seemingly unremarkable little black creature to possess such formidable strength. But being an arrogant creature after all, even with some apprehension in its heart, it refused to show weakness, sneering contemptuously, "Hmph, boastful! Come and try if you dare!" It brandished its pair of sharp scythes, preparing to meet the little black creature's challenge.

Seeing this, Su Yun quickly shouted to Xiao Hei, "Xiao Hei, well done! Kill him, and I'll give you some dried fish!" His words were full of encouragement and expectation, as if he could already see the mantis demon's defeat.

Xiao Hei gripped the crescent-shaped glass blade tightly with both hands, its blade gleaming with a cold light, seemingly capable of slicing through anything. His steps were as swift as the wind, and in the blink of an eye, he was before the mantis demon. Seeing this, the mantis demon was not to be outdone; it wielded its pair of sharp scythes, slashing at Xiao Hei like lightning. In an instant, blades clashed, sparks flew, and a breathtaking battle unfolded. The fight was incredibly fierce; each clash of swords produced a deafening sound, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble.

Su Yun carefully observed the mantis demon's moves. She discovered that no matter how Xiao Hei attacked the mantis demon, it could heal itself. Wouldn't that make it very difficult to kill?

Mu Chen and Su Yun stood to the side, their eyes fixed on the problem before them. They knew that only by finding a solution could they move forward. Mu Chen frowned, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He turned to Su Yun and said, "Then let's catch them alive and put them in the furnace to refine." His voice carried a hint of determination, as if he could already see the hope of success.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Su Yun's eyes, followed by deep thought. She stroked her chin, her brows furrowed, seemingly weighing the feasibility of the suggestion. After a moment, she slowly spoke: "That's a good idea, but how do we capture him alive? I don't think it'll be easy." Her tone revealed a trace of worry; clearly, capturing him alive would not be an easy task.

Mu Chen nodded, indicating his understanding. He knew that behind this seemingly simple suggestion lay countless difficulties and challenges. They needed to devise a meticulous plan to ensure success. Mu Chen began to envision various possible solutions in his mind. He thought of using traps, employing sleeping pills, and even luring the enemy by exploiting their weaknesses.

Su Yun wasn't idle either; she began carefully observing her surroundings, searching for possible clues and opportunities. She noticed a dense grove of trees not far away, which she thought might be useful for an ambush. At the same time, she considered the enemy's strength and habits, trying to find the best opportunity to capture them alive.

The two stood there, each lost in thought, until night fell. They knew time was of the essence, and every second could affect the final outcome. Mu Chen and Su Yun exchanged a glance, and they decided to split up: one would prepare traps and sleeping potions, while the other would scout out the enemy's movements.

Under the cover of night, Mu Chen meticulously set up the trap, every detail carefully designed to ensure maximum effectiveness. Su Yun, on the other hand, moved through the cave like a ghost, her gaze sharp as an eagle, not missing a single sound.

Finally, everything was ready, and Mu Chen and Su Yun reunited. They knew that their next move would determine everything. They took a deep breath and then silently crept towards their target. In the darkness, their movements were like shadows, silent yet full of determination and strength.

Xiao Hei and the mantis spirit clashed fiercely, exchanging blows without giving an inch. However, after several rounds of intense combat, Xiao Hei's stamina gradually diminished, and its breathing became somewhat rapid.

Seeing this, Mu Chen inwardly cried out in alarm. He knew that if things continued like this, Xiao Hei would likely not be able to hold out for long. Therefore, Mu Chen quickly adjusted his strategy, deciding to deal with the mantis demon while cleverly leading it into a pre-arranged trap.

Mu Chen moved nimbly around the mantis demon, each move seemingly casual yet concealing hidden strategies. He skillfully utilized the surrounding environment and terrain to engage in a thrilling chase with the mantis demon.

Enraged by Mu Chen's provocation, the mantis spirit relentlessly pursued him, completely unaware that it was falling deeper and deeper into a trap.